Hazelnut E-mail
INCI: Corylus avellana Oil

CAS N°.: 84012-21-5

EINECS N°.: 281-667-7

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Ref.: FHON06EU

Hazelnut oil is alight, penetrating oil that is astringent.
Hazelnut oil is high in essential fatty acids and is soothing and healing to dry irritated skin.
The nut is a fruit, produced in clusters of one to five to gether. Moreover, Hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamine and vitamin B6, as well as smaller amounts of other B vitamins.

 

Technical Information
 Color Yellow
 Refractive index at 20°C1,467 – 1,474
 Density at 20°C 0.905 – 0,925
 Acid value (g KOH/g)
 1 max
 Peroxide value (meq/Kg)
 5 max
 Iodine value (g/I2/100)
 85 - 100
 Saponification value (mg KOH/g)
 180 - 200
 Unsaponifiable 1,0 % max
Palmitic acid C16 : 0 4,0 - 8,0 max
 Palmitoleic acid  C16 : 1 0,5 % max
Stearic acid
 C18 : 01,5 - 4,0 %
Oleic acid
 C18 : 1 68 - 85 %
Linoleic acid
 C18 : 27 - 15 %
Linolenic acid
 C18 : 3
 0,5 % max
Arachidic acid
 C20 : 0 0,5 % max
Gadoleic acid
 C20 : 1 0,5 % max
 Behenic acid C22 : 0 0,5 % max

 

Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Due to its favorable fatty acid composition, Hazelnut Oil is commonly used in sun care products, and studies have shown that it can filter sun rays.
Hazelnut oil is a nourishing addition to massage, hair care, cream, lotion and soap formulations.

 

Packaging and Storage
Storage : light protected and not above room temperature, in tightly sealed containers.